Jazz Fest reports improved attendance after move
Attendance at this year’s festival, which ran Sept. 12-17 in Broad Ripple, was 5,050, up 20 percent over last year, promoter Al Hall said.
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IndyFringe audience grows
Thirty-eight percent of visitors to last month’s theater festival had never attended the event before.
Dig-IN tasting festival looks to create independent foundation
Event at White River State Park wants to create ongoing source of support to connect Indiana farmers with grocery stores, restaurants and consumers.
Black Expo sees attendance rise at Summer Celebration
Attendance at Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration was up 5 percent compared to last year, the local organization reported Friday afternoon.
LOU’S VIEWS: Get a jump start on Indy International Film Festival
The festival, which runs July 14-24 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, offers a diverse line-up, from mainstream films to innovative cinema.
Black Expo aims for more family friendliness
Indiana Black Expo is working to overcome last summer’s shootings and a recent staff mutiny, but observers say the root of the problem is declining interest among African-American adults in its signature event.
Circle City Classic organizers look to boost 27-year-old event
A management shift and a renewed marketing effort that includes new attractions and increased advertising in key markets has Circle City Classic organizers optimistic about the annual event’s future.
IndyFringe Festival show spotlights teen relationships
The festival has added a play called “don’t u luv me?” that explores how signs of affection can morph into
controlling abuse through text messages.
Jazz festival will move to OptiPark in Broad Ripple
The ever-evolving Indy Jazz Fest will return this year, Sept. 18, but at the Opti-Park in Broad Ripple.
Weather, sponsors should boost Broad Ripple Art Fair
In its 40th year, event will feature 225 artists in a format expanded to two days.
Penrod Society thief sentenced to five years
Marion County Superior Court Judge Stanley Kroh sentenced Brandon Benker to three years in prison and two years in a Community
Corrections program, in which he may be assigned to work release or home detention. Benker stole more than $380,000 from the
group in 2008.
Indiana Black Expo takes control of Circle City Classic
With the move, IBE hopes to rejuvenate the annual football game and related events, which have been suffering from declining attendance.
Circle City Classic director resigns after 4 months
The director of the Circle City Classic announced his resignation Monday, just four months after taking the job.
LOU’S VIEWS: Heartland fest’s bests … and the rest
We review this year’s Heartland Film Festival offerings. Check back often as we add entries throughout the event, which starts
Oct. 15.
You-review-it Monday
Were you Penroding? Catch the Ballet benefit? Visit a festival? Chime in with your thoughts.
Senator gathering opinions on school start dates
A state senator wants to know whether Indiana residents think public schools start their fall semesters too early.
You-review-it Monday
The final days of IndyFringe. The first weekend for “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” The first screenings of “Taking Woodstock.”
What did you do this weekend?
LOU’S VIEWS: Quality time on the Fringe
By definition, the non-juried IndyFringe festival has a crapshoot quality. My advice to new Fringe-goers is usually to
go to at least three shows and be fully prepared to hate at least one of them.